Anybody got some advice for helping Rumpy overcome his addiction?
Rumpydog
I'm cute. I'm funny. And I'm committed to animal welfare.
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Rumpy Dog
All About Me!
Hi! My name is Rumpy, and I am an Alaskan Malamute. I used to live in Middle Tennessee, but now my family and I reside in the Florida Panhandle of the US. I have this cool blog that I started in 2011. Here at rumpydog.com we talk about all things animal, with a focus on animal welfare and responsible animal companion guardianship. But we also like to throw in a heaping helping of cute! cute! cute! I mean, how could you look at me and not melt, right?
My story? Well, I was found on the side of a busy street. Jenny thought she would help me find my home, but nobody claimed me. So now I live with her. She's a pretty good ole' gal, but she is mighty stingy with the dog cookies. *sigh*
Also living here is DeDe- an older lady of unknown origins that was living at the trash dump. DeDe has many health concerns, yet you'd never know it by looking at her. She's the happiest dog in the whole world!
There are also some cats- they each have their own story. June Buggie is their chief spokesperson. He is 16 years old, crotchety, and not afraid to say what's on his mind.
All writings and photos are the copyright property of Jenny Threet (unless the writer is a guest blogger, in which case it is the property of that guest blogger) and may not be used without permission.
You can contact me at [email protected].
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Oh dear, that’s not good. Don’t you know that cat food makes dogs really naughty
Posted by shacklefordlb | April 11, 2013, 6:31 AMIt does here!
Posted by rumpydog | April 11, 2013, 7:15 AMFirst you have to admit you have a problem and that your life has become unmanageable. You must get Rumpy to the 12-Step rooms so he can at least see there is a better way and that recovery is possible and must get a sponsor.
Posted by Carl D'Agostino | April 11, 2013, 6:38 AMThey have a 12-step program for cat food addiction?
Posted by rumpydog | April 11, 2013, 6:40 AMJust say “no” Rumpy!!! Take care
x
Posted by Old Kitty | April 11, 2013, 6:54 AMBut I don’t want to!
Posted by rumpydog | April 11, 2013, 7:16 AMDo they have cat food aholics anonymous meetings near you?
Posted by Emmadog | April 11, 2013, 7:01 AMMeow! We’ll look to see. -HFJ
Posted by rumpydog | April 11, 2013, 7:14 AMWhen I was taking care of my neighbors dog and cat I noticed Petie, the dog ate whatever MaMa didn’t finish. When I caught him, he looked at me as if saying, “I’m allowed!”
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Posted by fgassette | April 11, 2013, 7:02 AMSounds like I’m in good company! -Rumpy
Posted by rumpydog | April 11, 2013, 7:13 AMI know where the probleme is: Rumpy doesn’t get enough cookies. Get him more cookies, I’m sure it’ll help!
(Rumpy: that advice will cost you kitty greenies, you realize that?)
Purrs
Posted by Texas, a cat in New York | April 11, 2013, 7:07 AMI like the way you think! -Rumpy
Posted by rumpydog | April 11, 2013, 7:13 AMIt’d be nice to see Rumpy on that show “My Strange Addiction”
Posted by Doggy's Style | April 11, 2013, 7:12 AMHey! That’s a thought! -JB
Posted by rumpydog | April 11, 2013, 7:15 AMWith due respect to the Cat community…i think you got it all wrong…Rumpy is a sweet sweet Dog and the only reason he is even looking or tasting Cat food is to show solidarity with the cats inthe house plus as he says he can quit any time he wants But Ladies and Gentlemen and Cats ..RUMPY IS NO QUITTER .
Posted by Soma Mukherjee | April 11, 2013, 7:18 AMYay!!!! You tell ‘em!
Posted by rumpydog | April 11, 2013, 7:27 AMI’ve nominated your blog for an award check it out here… http://natashaharmeryear1.wordpress.com/2013/04/11/epically-awesome-award-of-epic-awesomeness/
your dog is gorgeous and I love your blog
Posted by Natasha Harmer | April 11, 2013, 7:33 AMOh Rumpy, you have to learn to hide the evidence so the mom doesn’t know about your addiction. Bottom of the laundry basket works well!
Posted by SlimDoggy (@MySlimDoggy) | April 11, 2013, 7:39 AMOH! the shame of it !!
Posted by willowdot21 | April 11, 2013, 7:58 AMCat food is the reward for living with cats. You earned it, Rumpy!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
Posted by Genevieve Petrillo | April 11, 2013, 8:23 AMI’m with Rumpy… What’s wrong with a little cat char occasionally…!?!
Posted by carolynpageabc | April 11, 2013, 8:32 AMI have never seen a dog that did not like cat food.
Posted by Lynn Gaulding Delage | April 11, 2013, 9:17 AMlol silly boy
Posted by Sand Spring Chesapeakes | April 11, 2013, 9:20 AMGuess it is better to eat the Cat stuffs… BEFORE it goes into “THE PAN”. RIGHT?
Posted by Frankie Furter and Ernie | April 11, 2013, 9:24 AMI understand you, Rumpy! I love fish and wet cat food smells really yum!
Besides, I love their bonito stick….*drools* so what’s wrong with us having cat food? *pretending innocent face*
Posted by eripanwkevin | April 11, 2013, 9:43 AMDear Rumpy,
I’m sure we can find a nice group you can join that will help you curb your addictions. I mean I’m sure the cats are addicted to weirder things.
Posted by ilovecats | April 11, 2013, 10:15 AMRumpy may have to start going to some Cat Food Anonymous meetings!
Posted by Will and Eko | April 11, 2013, 10:22 AMYou have taken the biggest step Rumpy you have bought your problem out in the open. Personally as long as the cat aren’t going hungry I can’t see that it is such a be problem. Am more concerned about you and possible weight gain? Can you still fit in your collar or has hit had to be loosened a notch. Don’ despair we all love you xxx’s
Posted by Jessie & Jane | April 11, 2013, 1:47 PMLOL! If I could stop Rumpy from being addicted to cat food, I would have stopped Pierson from being addicted to Maya’s poop a long time ago. Just when I think the issue is solved, he comes inside with poop breath!!!
Posted by ILoveDogs | April 11, 2013, 2:12 PMOh Rumpy. You be careful with that addiction, addiction makes pups do some crazy things. And the cats might have to take their intervention to another level!
Posted by DogMama | April 11, 2013, 2:54 PMNot sure what cat food tastes like as we are two Bernese Mountain Dogs, and there no cats in the house. That cat food must be delicious if Rumpy is now an addict.
Posted by Moxie Reviews™ (@MoxieReviews) | April 11, 2013, 3:19 PMI always love your captions, they make me laugh.
Posted by Boomdeeadda | April 11, 2013, 3:58 PMI don’t think you have a problem at all, Rumpy! There’s nothing wrong with eating a little cat food now and then - it’s much tastier than dog food.
Posted by Clowie | April 11, 2013, 4:07 PMDefinitely needs an intervention!!!
Posted by CATachresis | April 11, 2013, 4:53 PMCat food gobbles? Only an attempt to show the cats you mean no harm and are showing willingness to share car food breath. All together now!
Posted by philosophermouseofthehedge | April 11, 2013, 5:01 PMDude, you let those cats “help” with your “addiction” and you’re whupped. Be strong! You da man!
Posted by FleaByte | April 11, 2013, 5:15 PMDogs love cat food because of the high protein content (higher than dog food) but it is bad for them. I suggest rinsing out the can of cat food before putting in the trash.
Posted by Marie | April 11, 2013, 6:11 PMTell him he has to use the litter box if he eats kitty food???
Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
Posted by Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning | April 11, 2013, 6:39 PMYou are not alone, Rumpy. Our dog, Jet, much prefers to eat his five cat brothers’ food over his own! I’ve tried to break his habit but so far nothing has worked! Just a small warning, though, I do think Jet has started to act more like a cat since he’s been eating cat food! Food for thought Rumpster! Love your blog B T W!!! Dani xxx
Posted by teddyandtottie | April 11, 2013, 6:59 PMThese look like they were really talking to each other.
Posted by YellowCable | April 11, 2013, 7:23 PMWell, we think our foods are really yummy, so we can unnerstand why Rumpy would want them.
Posted by theislandcats | April 11, 2013, 8:40 PMYou tell ‘em Rumpy! You’d give up cat food but you’re no quitter!
Posted by gracie2801 | April 11, 2013, 9:56 PMWe actually just got done writing an article about can dogs eat car food! You should send Rumpy to take a look, haha!
Posted by BunkThePug | April 11, 2013, 10:06 PMWow! That happens here too! Me has steps so me can gets to my food easily and my hairy slobbery sister Cinnamon has tried to climb them to eats our foods!
Kisses
Nellie
PS me steals the dogs crunchies…..
Posted by catfromhell | April 11, 2013, 10:46 PMSounds a bit like Shiner, Rumpy. Except she hasn’t done that in quite some time thankfully! Maybe she can give you some tips on overcoming your trash addiction
Posted by Ann "Paws" Staub | April 11, 2013, 11:56 PMWho can refuse catfood anyway.. pawkiss
Posted by angelswhisper2011 | April 12, 2013, 2:01 AMRumpy, you have to be strong! We all love and support you but cat food is for cats!
Posted by Basil | April 12, 2013, 3:08 AMone of our dawgz (the oldest) has a similar problem. same dog also gets into the recycle bin and pulls out the PIZZA BOXES and chews them up all over the yard!
Posted by betunada | April 12, 2013, 11:59 AMHmmm you just love being naughty thats all and cheeky!hehehe
Posted by speedyrabbit | April 14, 2013, 2:35 AMRumpy, it could be worse. Our two old shepherds have taken to eating — God, I can barely type this out loud — from the kitty litter box. Eeeeeewwww.
Posted by CharlieDog and Friends | April 14, 2013, 5:31 AMOh its okay to try something for a change.
Posted by panoramaofthoughts | April 14, 2013, 2:01 PM